Congress

Ohio is often seen as a key predictor of electoral success for U.S. presidential elections: the state has voted for the winning candidate in 14 out of the last 15 contests, with 2020 as the exception. A recent special election held in the state could indicate the direction of the 2024 U.S. election...

Concerns over retaliatory efforts by Donald Trump are spreading ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Here's the latest. What Happened: A group of Democratic Congress members has launched a group to respond if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, which came as several members voiced...

A leading member of Congress is repeating calls to ban the act of buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress. What Happened: With ongoing debates about potential conflicts of interest in congressional trading, Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) told Benzinga he will continue...

The Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok has become increasingly popular among U.S. citizens in recent years. After a recently signed U.S. law requiring parent company ByteDance Ltd. to divest U.S. operations or face a ban, speculation abounded regarding a potential American buyer. Could...

In recent weeks, several items have pointed to the cryptocurrency sector becoming a bigger issue for politicians ahead of the 2024 election. Ark Invest Founder Cathie Wood told Benzinga this would be the case with a prediction made back in August 2023. What Happened: While many voters could be...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is among the most followed Congress members when it comes to disclosing trades. That’s because her husband, venture capitalist Paul Pelosi, made a sizable profit from owning call options in Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). After Nvidia reported first-...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has applied for a trademark for the phrase “bleach blonde bad built butch body,” which she used in a contentious exchange with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). What Happened: Rep. Crockett’s campaign filed a trademark application for the phrase...

Meme stocks like GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) are trading higher on the week echoing a similar event that happened in 2021. While several members in Congress actively buy and sell stocks, most stayed away from meme stocks in recent years, although one...

The stock trading activity of members of Congress continues to be a hot topic in the world of investing with potential conflicts of interest and inside information leading to outsized gains. One member of Congress is advocating for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress while also disclosing...

The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is set to address Congress next week amid allegations of sexism, abuse, and racism within the workplace. What Happened: Martin Gruenberg, who has been at the helm of the FDIC since January 2023, first joined the FDIC board in 2005 and...

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit new all-time highs in March 2024. A U.S. Congressman was among the people who bought Bitcoin when it traded near all-time highs, leaving his most recent cryptocurrency investment down one month later. What Happened: Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren went on the offense attacking Donald Trump for his record while serving as president of the U.S. after winning the 2016 election. What Happened: In a tight race between Trump and President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election, both candidates are reminding voters of...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville‘s latest regulatory filing shows the sale of put options for Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT). The trading activity of stocks and options by members of Congress continues to draw increased scrutiny, with...

A highly anticipated criminal trial of former President Donald Trump officially kicked off Monday, with jury selection. Congressman Weighs In: The criminal trial is expected to last at least six weeks and could see many people weigh in with their thoughts and opinions on former President Donald...

Over the weekend, Iran launched a drone attack on Israel, which came in response to an airstrike of an Iranian embassy in Syria. The attack is the latest in an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which could lead to further involvement from the U.S. and potential funding for defense...